STATE JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, serves as a lead engineer performing engineering 
assignments. Provides engineering assistance developing project plans, designs, or traffic engineering 
studies and other related documents, field experience with traffic signals and ITS hardware, cost 
estimates and other engineering technical reports for transportation projects. Provides training, support 
and knowledge sharing to other engineers. 

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: This position will serve within the Engineering Software Standards Group, which 
is responsible for statewide support of CADD standards, all associated engineering software, hardware, 
and plotting. 
Specific responsibilities may include: 
• Serving as technology resource for the office and the Engineering Division as well as serving on 
committees and providing technical expertise.
• Developing, initiating and managing numerous engineering software projects including 
developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Ensuring all GDOT design policies, guidelines and standards are available for access through the 
web internally and externally.
• Maintaining knowledge of current technology trends by reviewing and evaluating new 
technology for the Engineering Division.
• Identifying areas of improvement in current engineering software workflows and 
documentation and independently revising current or creating new workflows/documentation 
to maximize functionality and efficiency for end users of engineering software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include the Entry 
Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or 
university.
Note: Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Four (4) or more years of related experience in highway/transportation engineering
• Advanced level knowledge of project design.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and formulating solutions to complex design problems and 
recommending the best solution.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering mathematical reasoning and design computations. 
• Demonstrated experience generating construction plans using CADD.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Quality Controls and performing Quality Assurance 
checks for engineering reports and plans.
• Demonstrated ability to conform to shifting priorities and demands and the ability to organize 
technical work in a manner that achieves project objectives and schedules. 
• Possess strong oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups 
and individuals.
• Displays a high level of professional conduct, leadership, and embodies a high standard of 
professional integrity and ethical conduct. 
• Committed to providing quality customer service. 
• Demonstrated experience preparing clear, organized, and technically sound written reports.
• Advanced level experience using or supporting CADD and other engineering software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced level knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience working independently of direct supervision to complete design work 
and other assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement improved design practices, based on best 
practices or research.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with Department Management and with the public, 
local and state government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to train engineers, project managers and other disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience motivating and guiding others toward 
accomplishing project goals
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems and opportunities for innovative solutions 
that manage and improve design team effectiveness

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make 
the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work 
history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire 
code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background 
check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and 
other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on 
past and current work history will be considered. 
Good Employment Standing:
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active 
disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include 
letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary 
demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and 
Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee 
must have an overall e Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current 
evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying 
factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a 
disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed 
to compete. 

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL 
BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL 
APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC 
MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER